The certificate in dialogue for community change is a joint undergraduate certificate available to declared minors in the Community Action and Social Change (CASC) program or The Program on Intergroup Relations (IGR). CASC and IGR students will engage in exploring intergroup dialogue facilitation and popular education approaches for community action and social change and as a social justice intervention and social change tactic beyond higher education.
Students in the certificate program will have the opportunity to:
- Support opportunities for engaged learning and community-based (on or off campus) practice.
- Build skills in creating, sustaining, and effectively participating in coalitions for change across social identities.
- Develop cohort support and connections across students minoring in either or both programs and creating opportunities for meaningful community building for students.
Eligibility—Who can join
To enroll in the certificate in dialogue for community change, students must be currently enrolled University of Michigan undergraduates with a declared community action and social change minor or declared intergroup relations education minor.
Application process
Qualified applicants must apply no later than the fall semester of their senior/final year.
- IGR students: Complete the IGR minor declaration form and express your interest in the certificate program.
- CASC students: Complete the CASC minor declaration form and express your interest in the certificate program. If you are a declared CASC minor student, sign up for an advising appointment to learn more.
Curriculum requirements
Once in the certificate in dialogue for community change, students must fulfill the following engagements:
- Attend an info session during the fall semester to learn more about the certificate requirements. Info sessions will also provide information about community/campus facilitation opportunities.
- Take a minimum of 4 courses (total credits 7-11 credits):
- Required 2 foundation courses:
- IGR: ALA 122 (2 credits)
- CASC: SW 305 (3 credits)
- Electives courses—see lists for IGR students and CASC students (2 - 6 credits):
CASC minor students must take at least one from the IGR list. IGR minor students must take at least one from the CASC list.
- Required 2 foundation courses:
- Engage in 10 hours of community/campus facilitation. Examples of approved facilitation can be found here.
Have any questions?
- IGR students: Email [email protected] to schedule an advising appointment with an IGR academic advisor.
- CASC students: Sign up for an advising appointment with the CASC minor academic advisor, or email [email protected].